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Sam Melville was listed as a television actor. Sam Melville was born in Fillmore, Utah, United States on August 20, 1936. Death is recorded on March 9, 1989, at the age of 52.
My Take
Sam Melville is the kind of actor I find quietly admirable. He never chased headline stardom, yet he turned up across the television landscape of the 1960s and 70s, lending each guest spot a dependable presence. Coming out of Fillmore, a small Utah town, and grinding his way through that era's broadcast world says a lot about craft over ego. His death at fifty-two feels far too early. What stays with me is the value of the reliable working actor, the one whose face we half-recognize without knowing the name, holding scenes together week after week.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Sam Melville
- Name (Japanese)
- サム・メルヴィル
- Reading
- さむ・めるゔぃる
- Born
- August 20, 1936 – March 9, 1989
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rat
- Origin
- Fillmore, Utah, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam%20Melville%20(actor)
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2216568
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Sam Melville born?
Born August 20, 1936.
When did Sam Melville die?
Died March 9, 1989, aged 52.
Where was Sam Melville from?
Sam Melville was from Fillmore, Utah, United States.
What did Sam Melville do?
Sam Melville worked as actor, television actor.
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